Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs

A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collectionA local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers marketEngineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region

The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines for online ordersA celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the world

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxide

A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employmentA golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play

A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in personResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse

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• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for dengue fever that delivers results in 15 minutes
• ·A construction project to build a new airport terminal with more gates began
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers
• ·Camera store sells used cameras at discounted prices for beginners
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased this year
• ·A research team found that a certain type of tea may help lower cholesterol levels
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local charity to donate $1 from each drink sold on weekends
• ·A city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime
• ·A large tech company announced it will invest $2 billion in renewable energy projects over the next five years to achieve carbon neutrality.
• ·A research study showed that listening to classical music can improve focus in students
• ·Furniture store uses bamboo to make eco friendly bedroom sets
• ·Local farmers reported a 26% increase in wheat yields thanks to new drought-resistant seeds
• ·A film won several awards at an international film festival
• ·A library started offering tech help sessions where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computers
• ·Scientists studied the impact of urban noise on wildlife behavior